The world's most spectacular dams

Bhakra Dam, India At its completion ceremony in 1963, the Bhakra Dam was described by India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, as the, "New Temple of Resurgent India". The barrage, in Himachal Pradesh, is a source of great pride for India
. To commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2013, a postage stamp featuring image of the dam was produced.